Today’s episode is with Dan O’Brien, the 1996 Olympic decathlon champion, TV personality, motivational speaker, author, and coach. Having experienced the highest highs, and the lowest lows, Dan’s life tells a story that the road to success is not easy, and failure, being the ultimate price to pay, can lead to major successes in the long run. In this inspiring conversation, you’ll hear about Dan’s journey to an Olympic gold medal and the struggle for identity after accomplishing a major life goal.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why being at the top is the most challenging place to be (even harder than getting there)
- The gifts and shadow sides of being driven and constantly pushing for more
- The identity struggle that can follow accomplishing a significant life goal
Ways to connect with Dan:
- Website
- Book: Clearing Hurdles: The Quest to Be The World’s Greatest Athlete
- Legacy Sports USA